Matthias’s guidebook

Matthias
Matthias’s guidebook

Food scene

Great Argentinian Steak restaurant walking distance from the house
20 locals recommend
Cabinas y Restaurante El Colibri
20 locals recommend
Great Argentinian Steak restaurant walking distance from the house
Nice restaurant on the beach in Samara
11 locals recommend
Locanda Samara Beach
11 locals recommend
Nice restaurant on the beach in Samara
Another nice restaurant on the beach in Samara, a bit pricey
16 locals recommend
La Dolce Vita
16 locals recommend
Another nice restaurant on the beach in Samara, a bit pricey
Good place to hang out during the day and enjoy the beach scene of Samara
43 locals recommend
Gusto Beach Restaurant Pizzeria Bar
43 locals recommend
Good place to hang out during the day and enjoy the beach scene of Samara
Budget-friendly seafood place close to the house
Los Delfines
Budget-friendly seafood place close to the house
Good pizza and seafood. Call +506 2656 1118 for delivery.
14 locals recommend
Hula Jungla
14 locals recommend
Good pizza and seafood. Call +506 2656 1118 for delivery.
Great new restaurant in Samara
Teca Beach
Great new restaurant in Samara
Pricey, but creative cuisine. Former chef from La Catrina works here.
Cantina de Baco
Pricey, but creative cuisine. Former chef from La Catrina works here.
Good place for breakfast - also offers some sweets and cakes
30 locals recommend
Roots Bakery & Café
30 locals recommend
Good place for breakfast - also offers some sweets and cakes
Food truck that offers lunch and dessert. Charming owner. Next to Rosa's Restaurant
Sweeties by Celia
Food truck that offers lunch and dessert. Charming owner. Next to Rosa's Restaurant
Dinner with beautiful sunset views - only Thursdays-Sundays, reservation recommended
B&B-Bar-Restaurant La Puesta del Sol
Dinner with beautiful sunset views - only Thursdays-Sundays, reservation recommended

Sightseeing

Beautiful beach just 8 minutes by foot down the hill
6 locals recommend
Playa Carrillo, Hojancha, Guanacaste
6 locals recommend
Beautiful beach just 8 minutes by foot down the hill
Nice little waterfall where you can swim - about half an hour drive from the house
Belén Waterfall
Nice little waterfall where you can swim - about half an hour drive from the house
Good place to watch turtle nesting at night during the rainy season. We recommend booking a guide, for example with bluezonecr.com
9 locals recommend
Playa Corozalito
9 locals recommend
Good place to watch turtle nesting at night during the rainy season. We recommend booking a guide, for example with bluezonecr.com

Shopping

Discount supermarket, affordable prices
17 locals recommend
Palí
17 locals recommend
Discount supermarket, affordable prices
Well sorted supermarket in Samara
7 locals recommend
super new china samara
7 locals recommend
Well sorted supermarket in Samara
Very helpful travel agency. Call Maria at +506 8411 8618 to book all sorts of fun tours.
Book with Maria
Main Rd
Very helpful travel agency. Call Maria at +506 8411 8618 to book all sorts of fun tours.
Local market every saturday morning - for crafts, food, souvenirs
Feria Sámara
Calle de la Playa
Local market every saturday morning - for crafts, food, souvenirs

Neighborhoods

Wonderful little town just a short drive from our house with many nice restaurants on and off the beach
42 locals recommend
Sámara
42 locals recommend
Wonderful little town just a short drive from our house with many nice restaurants on and off the beach